Issue 44: This week in New Idea

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BABY GEORGE: ROYAL CHRISTENING SPECIAL

New Idea unveils its 14-page Royal Christening Souvenir Edition, commemorating the christening of Prince George of Cambridge. The issue features beautiful portraits of proud parents Wills and Kate with their three-month-old son, as well as historic pictures from the big day of the royal family and the godparents. Also included are exclusive interviews with royal insider Rob Jobson and the duchess’ oldest friend Jessica Hay. ‘William and Kate didn’t want a huge over-the-top public event,’ explains Jessica. ‘This time they felt they’d more than earnt the right to do something intimate and very low-key, where they could all relax and share in George’s birth as a family, with just very close friends.’

PAUL HOGAN’S MARRIAGE SPLIT: WHY LINDA LEFT ME

When Crocodile Dundee star and Aussie icon Paul Hogan left his devoted first wife of 28 years, Noelene, for his much younger American co-star Linda Kozlowski, he was hoping for a happily-ever-after to match their thrilling big-screen romance. Flash forward to 2013 and it is Paul who has been cast aside, with a surgically enhanced and still sexy Linda, 55, filing for divorce after she become tired of the now 74-year-old actor’s settled, old man ways. Insiders confirm to New Idea that the couple’s 23-year-marriage fell apart over their age difference and Linda’s desire for a more exciting life.

PINK RIBBON SPECIAL: PRETTY IN PINK!

Popular TV faces Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Sally Obermeder and Sophie Falkiner are three highly successful women with an unseen bond – they all know the fear and pain of cancer. Gathered together, glittering with jewels and wrapped in a giant pink ribbon to mark the Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day, they have a simple message: stay vigilant and stay safe. ‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ smiles Kerri-Anne to New Idea. ‘I have come out of this pretty well. But I made sure I had a check-up on the first anniversary of my diagnosis – and I already have one booked for next year!’ This week, Kerri-Anne, Sally and Sophie bravely share their stories with New Idea in a bid to increase awareness and save lives.

AUSSIES UNITE AMID THE BUSHFIRE CRISIS

As the devouring flames of the bushfires extracted their terrible toll in NSW last week, Aussies rallied to show the true spirit of mateship – lending a helping hand to those most in need. While the brave firefighters risked their lives on the frontline to save people and properties, behind the scenes ordinary people pitched in, trying to make life a little better for those who faced losing everything. From cooking and distributing much-needed meals to medical attention for injured animals, New Idea shares four moving and heroic stories of everyday Aussies stepping out to help.

X-CITING! REDFOO AND VICTORIA’S SECRET AUSSIE ‘I DO’

They are considered one of the most odd celebrity couples, but things are heating up between X Factor judge Redfoo and Belarusian tennis ace Victoria Azarenka – and now there is talk an Australian wedding is on the cards! With their relationship mostly consisting of video chats recently, it is no wonder the pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other when they were reunited at Sydney’s Manly Beach while recording the video for Foo’s latest hit Let’s Get Ridiculous. And with The X Factor finishing up this week and the Australian Open starting in the new year, rumour has it the two are toying with the idea of getting hitched Down Under!

NEW IDEA FOOD: EVERYDAY MEALS

This week, My Kitchen Rules judge Karen Martini shares her passion for good food with no-fuss recipes such as sang choi bao with pork and cashews, and linguine with prawns, tomato and peas. Celebrity chef Pete Evan’s dairy-free lemon and lime cheesecake, and our gluten-free chocolate and date meringue cake are perfect for allergy sufferers. Also in this issue, our Masterclass experts show you an easy step-by-step guide to perfecting a delicious Turkish pide!